Video Game QA Tester – Netflix Gaming Division

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Position Overview

As a video game testing professional, this hands-on role offers innovative technical opportunities with significant impact on quality assurance oversight for internal Netflix titles at Night School Studios. This position requires exceptional game testing expertise, project management skills, people management experience, and a deep understanding of game development cycles and shipping processes.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and genuine passion for positive user experience. This role involves working as an integrated member of a cross-functional development team, participating in the design and execution of QA strategies and testing methodologies.

This position requires the ability to lead mixed teams of internal and vendor QA staff assigned to projects, meet business deadlines, and maintain the highest quality standards throughout the game development lifecycle.

Senior Game QA Tester Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Bug Management

• Track bugs and quality violations within development pipeline to ensure timely resolution
• Verify bug fixes and maintain up-to-date defect databases
• Work with engineering and development teams to identify requirements and develop comprehensive test plans
• Define test coverage, create and maintain test cases, report test results, and evaluate shipping readiness throughout software development lifecycle

Testing & Development Support

• Deep involvement in developing and identifying appropriate testing tools and frameworks to support all QA efforts
• Provide qualitative feedback to development teams regarding player experience and usability testing
• Understand and maintain current knowledge of Game Requirements for Netflix (GRNs), supported devices, and game designs and features

Leadership & Professional Standards

• Exemplify reliability, accountability, and professionalism in all work-related interactions
• Lead and mentor QA team members across internal and external testing resources
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including game developers, engineers, and product managers

Job Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Passion for gaming with strong commitment to quality assurance
• Demonstrated experience in test planning for complex game features and systems
• 4+ years of professional experience in game testing (iOS/Android/Cloud/Console platforms)
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work as self-starter, work independently, demonstrate flexibility, and thrive while focusing on details such as spotting subtle problems, raising issues, and taking ownership of solutions
• Expert knowledge of technical requirements, QA tools, and testing processes
• Experience with Xcode and ADB, using IPAs/APKs, and pulling device logs for mobile game testing
• Experience translating game requirements into effective test cases
• Proficiency with Atlassian Products (Jira) or similar defect-tracking software

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications: PMP, Scrum Master and/or Product Owner, ISTQB
• Programming knowledge: XML/HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++/C#, SQL
• Experience with Continuous Integration systems and automated testing
• Experience with TestRail and test case management tools
• Console game testing experience (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch)
• Mobile game testing expertise
• Game accessibility testing experience

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range

$95,000 – $140,000 annually

Netflix’s compensation structure consists solely of annual salary without bonuses. Employees choose each year how much of their compensation they want in salary versus stock options. Personal compensation is determined using market indicators and considers specific job family, background, skills, and experience within the market range.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Health Plans and Mental Health support
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Stock Option Program
• Disability Programs
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family-forming benefits
• Life and Serious Injury Benefits
• Paid leave of absence programs
• Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave)
• Full-time salaried employees receive flexible time off

Netflix Culture & Values

Netflix maintains a unique culture and work environment. The company values inclusion and strives to host meaningful interview experiences for all candidates. Accommodation requests for disabilities or other needs during the hiring process should be sent to the recruiting partner.

Netflix is an equal-opportunity employer celebrating diversity and recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. The company approaches diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully, without discrimination based on race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Application Period: Position remains open for minimum 7 days and will be removed when filled.